Software Engineer III, Device Driver, Platforms and Devices

Google

San Jose, CA, USA Posted October 28, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

Google's software engineers develop the next-generation technologies that change how billions of users connect, explore, and interact with information and one another. Our products need to handle information at massive scale, and extend well beyond web search. We're looking for engineers who bring fresh ideas from all areas, including information retrieval, distributed computing, large-scale system design, networking and data storage, security, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, UI design and mobile; the list goes on and is growing every day. As a software engineer, you will work on a specific project critical to Google’s needs with opportunities to switch teams and projects as you and our fast-paced business grow and evolve. We need our engineers to be versatile, display leadership qualities and be enthusiastic to take on new problems across the full-stack as we continue to push technology forward.
As a Software Engineer on the Fuchsia Devices and Experiences team, you will design and build critical device drivers in C++ (with opportunities to work in Rust) that power next-generation Google hardware. While our immediate needs are in Display, Touch/Input, and USB, this role requires the flexibility to work across broader driver domains as product priorities evolve.
The Platforms and Devices team encompasses Google's various computing software platforms across environments (desktop, mobile, applications), as well as our first party devices and services that combine the best of Google AI, software, and hardware. Teams across this area research, design, and develop new technologies to make our user's interaction with computing faster and more seamless, building innovative experiences for our users around the world.Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
US: $147000 - $210000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits
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Minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience.
2 years of experience in low level systems programming languages (e.g., C++ or C).
2 years of experience with low-level programming and building device drivers.

Preferred qualifications
Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, or related technical field.
2 years of experience with performance, large-scale systems data analysis, visualization tools, or debugging.
2 years of experience with data structures and algorithms in either an academic or industry setting.
Experience developing accessible technologies.
Proficiency in code and system health, diagnosis and resolution, and software test engineering.

Responsibilities
Participate in, or lead design reviews with peers and stakeholders to decide amongst available technologies.
Review code developed by other engineers and provide feedback to ensure best practices (e.g., style guidelines, checking code in, accuracy, testability, and efficiency).
Contribute to existing documentation or educational content and adapt content based on product/program updates and user feedback.
Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues and the impact on hardware, network, or service operations and quality.
Write product or system development code.

Required Skills
software development system design artificial intelligence natural language processing UI leadership C++ Rust data analysis
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